Thomas Cooper Huckabee (born May 8, 1951) is an American film and television actor who appeared in ''

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'', and as Harrison in the 1993 film '' Gettysburg'', among other roles.

Career

Huckabee played Buzz, one of the leading roles, in ''

''. He was Marshall, John Travolta's buddy in ''

''. He shared a starring role in the 1982 CBS made-for-TV movie ''Country Gold'' made in Nashville which also featured

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, and

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. He was

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, the spy, in ''Gettysburg''. He has also had several guest appearances on various TV series, including '' ER'' and ''

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''. Huckabee turned in a memorable performance as Euple Byrd, the first husband of country music legend

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in the made-for-TV movie Stand By Your Man. Huckabee also appeared in

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video for A Dustland Fairytale. Huckabee had a recurring role in the TV series ''

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'' and portrayed Joe Lee Mickens.New True Blood Promo Poster Continues the Show's Sexy Bloodsucking Ways
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TV and filmography

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